My son recently started playing football (yes, it is called “soccer” here, but that’s just wrong, so I’m going to call it football, like it should be). As it turns out, he’s quite good at it. So much so that, after only four months of playing, his coach wants him to join his tournament league. … Continued
“Mind the Gap.” To anyone who’s ever been on the London Underground (“subway” in American speak), it is a familiar phrase. Every time the train doors open to let passengers on and off, you hear these words from a disembodied, slightly robotic voice. Why? To warn people not to trip in the space between the … Continued
It’s November 16th, and many of you are profoundly affected by last week’s presidential election. On top of that, the holiday season is just around the corner, with all of it’s commitments and emotions. We’re sure more than a few of you are busy budgeting for holiday travel and gifts, and wondering what the future … Continued
Recently, I asked an actor in one of my classes to explain why she felt her work was “better” in rehearsal than it was in class. I thought our exchange might be of use to some of you: Actor: I think my work was better in rehearsal than it was in class because — I … Continued